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The work you do in therapy doesn’t stop when your session does. What you do in between your appointments can matter just as much as the time you spend with your therapist. This is the time to reflect, try new skills, and care for your emotional well-being in your everyday life.  Sometimes, it might even feel like therapy isn’t helping, but what you do between sessions can make a big difference. Using that time intentionally can help build on the talk

The sun is out, the weather is perfect, and yet, you’re sitting at home feeling guilty about letting another beautiful day slip away. Summer has a way of turning up the volume on everything, including the pressure to be social and spontaneous. If you find yourself spending more time alone or you’re simply not feeling the “good vibes” everyone else seems to be taking part in, the summertime can end up feeling surprisingly isolating.  Whether you’re navigating a solo summer talk

We’ve all been there. One second you’re in the middle of an argument, and the next, your partner suddenly goes silent. They avert their gaze, refusing to respond and abruptly shutting you out. This experience — known as stonewalling — is beyond frustrating, and over time, it can chip away at the emotional foundation of a relationship. Stonewalling is a form of emotional withdrawal that occurs when one partner shuts down during conflict. It might feel like rejection or a talk

Developing close relationships — whether with an intimate partner, friend, or family member — means sharing our thoughts, supporting each other, and sometimes even choosing to build a life together. What happens, though, when closeness becomes so all-encompassing that the lines between “you” and “me” blur into “us” in a way that there’s no space left for individuality?  An enmeshed relationship happens when emotional boundaries or our sense of self becomes blurred or even non-existent. Over time, enmeshment can leave talk

Living with a disability can be challenging on many levels. Systemic barriers can impact nearly every aspect of the world, from limited access to care to a lack of inclusion. Navigating life as a disabled person is about managing symptoms, adapting to physical, emotional, or cognitive changes, and finding your place in a world that can overlook, misunderstand, or exclude you.  Here, we’re exploring practical but affirming strategies to help you cope with your disability. You’ll find personal empowerment and talk

You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something just seems off. You ask your partner, “what’s wrong?” They quickly respond, “nothing,” but their tone is tense and their body language is closed off. Not to mention, they’ve barely looked in your direction all day. You’re left feeling frustrated, shut out, and confused, so what’s really going on? Signs of passive-aggressive behavior in relationships aren’t always easy to spot, but their impact can be hard to miss. It might talk

Internalized ableism describes when you absorb society’s negative beliefs about a disability. It can make you want to hide your disability, doubt your sense of self-worth, and make it difficult to seek support when you need it. Your feelings might stem from stigmas, biases, or limitations, and the process is often unconscious. Internalized ableism can also make you question your value and feel shame about your identity. Research shows that internalized ableism can even lead to anxiety, depression, isolation, powerlessness, talk